In Somerville, the rate of property crime remains significantly
higher than violent crime, but both types of crime compare favorably
relative to many U.S. cities. According to NeighborhoodScout, the chance
of experiencing a property crime in Somerville is about 1 in 71, whereas
the chance of becoming a victim of a violent (person-based) crime is
approximately 1 in 408. Meanwhile, broader datasets show violent crime
in Somerville at approximately 4.52 incidents per 1,000 residents in a
typical year, with property crimes occurring more frequently—around 11.5
incidents per 1,000 in some neighborhoods. While overall crime rates in
Somerville are lower than national averages.
I’m mapping crime data around my old apartment in Somerville, MA to
see how it compares to the rest of the city. By looking at both property
crime and crimes against persons in nearby census blocks, I can get a
clearer picture of how safe the area actually was while I lived
there.
The Repo that generated this dashboard can be found here!